Industrial engineers combine numerous different methods of thinking, advanced technical and mathematical knowledge, and clear, systematic thought processes to determine the most effective ways to solve a variety of organizational challenges within any kind of business practice. Industrial engineers exist primarily in manufacturing businesses, but are found in levels of offices, services, and health facilities. Using advanced analysis of the basic factors of production- people, machinery, energy, information, and materials- they derive the most efficient and productive solutions to production, safety, cost, and other related problems that are present in any company, with emphasis on manufacturing facilities. Industrial engineers are an essential gap between management and operations. When this gap is repaired, companies realize their full potential- a potential that might not have even been thought possible.

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